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November 13, 2025

Boca Raton Community Celebrates Birthright Israel at Broken Sound Club

by Birthright Israel Foundation

More than one hundred supporters and leaders of the Jewish community in Boca Raton, Florida, gathered at the Broken Sound Club to celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel and reaffirm their commitment to the Jewish future. The evening was co-chaired by Michelle Rebhun and Yael Epstein, with leadership and support from Pioneer Society Chair Louise Rubenfeld. Guests enjoyed cocktails, live...

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25th Anniversary Gala Blog FEATURED
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November 7, 2025

Highlights From Birthright Israel's 25th Anniversary Gala in New York City

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel's 25th Anniversary Gala on November 3 in New York City was a defining moment for the Jewish people. We honored philanthropist Lynn Schusterman, whose vision and generosity have shaped generations. “If we keep Birthright Israel strong,” she said, “Birthright Israel will keep the Jewish people strong.” The night also marked the launch of our Generations Campaign, a bold...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

November 4, 2025

Birthright Israel Foundation Announces Generations Campaign at 25th Anniversary Gala

by Nira Dayanim

Reprinted from eJewishPhilanthropy. In 1999, with the lofty goal of bringing every young Jewish adult to Israel free of cost, the nascent Birthright Israel launched its first trip to the Jewish state. Over the next 25 years, the organization would bring over 900,000 young Jews from some 70 countries to Israel. Last night, at a gala marking a quarter century...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

October 29, 2025

Philadelphia Celebrates 25 Years of Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On October 22, 2025, more than 130 supporters, alumni, and community leaders gathered at Lincoln Financial Field to celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel and the profound impact this life-changing program continues to have on young Jews and the Jewish future. Hosted in the Firstrust Bank Club, generously donated by the Green Family, the evening captured the spirit of Philadelphia’s...

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Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

October 16, 2025

How Birthright Israel Inspired David Rittberg’s Work in Jewish Philanthropy

by Birthright Israel Foundation

David Rittberg is the Senior Director of the U.S. Jewish Grantmaking team at the Schusterman Family Philanthropies, where he oversees Jewish and Israel-related giving alongside foundation leaders and the Schusterman family. After 13 years at Schusterman, he still traces the origins of his career in Jewish philanthropy back to his Birthright Israel trip. David grew up in a family deeply...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

September 29, 2025

Scarsdale Honors Birthright Israel’s Legacy and Future

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Scarsdale Jewish community gathered at the home of Wendy and Scott Kleinman for Birthright Israel: 25 Years Bold. The evening began with cocktails and heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated Host Committee, followed by opening remarks from Wendy Kleinman, who shared her family’s deep commitment to ensuring a vibrant Jewish future. Wendy reflected on Birthright...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

September 19, 2025

Chicago Unites for Birthright Israel's 25th Anniversary

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Birthright Israel Foundation’s Chicago Annual Event brought together community leaders, alumni, and supporters for a remarkable 25th Anniversary Celebration. Allyson Greenbaum, Vice President of the Central Region, recognized the extraordinary leadership of event co-chairs Lori Komisar & Morrie Silverman, and Jen & Andy Lucas, along with our most generous supporters in the Midwest. The program...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

September 16, 2025

Los Angeles Community Celebrates 25 Years of Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On September 10 in Los Angeles, our community came together to celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel. After activist Adela Cojab shared how Birthright Israel shaped her life of advocacy and service, Birthright Israel Foundation President and CEO Elias Saratovsky inspired and updated us on the extraordinary impact of nearly 30,000 Jewish young adults participating in Birthright Israel this year....

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Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

August 26, 2025

My Journey Creating Ripples of Leadership with Birthright Israel

by Avery Rosin , 2011 Birthright Israel Excel Fellow

I grew up in Los Angeles, third generation, in a Reform Jewish household. We always celebrated the holidays, and Hanukkah was my favorite. I loved playing dreidel, lighting the candles, and gathering with close friends and family. My parents hosted a Hanukkah party every year, and we were lucky to have friends who made the best latkes in town. Passover...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

August 20, 2025

Debra Messing Joins Aspen Community to Support Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On August 6, friends and supporters gathered in Aspen for Birthright Israel Foundation’s Annual Event, a night of celebration, connection, and shared commitment to the Jewish future. We heard from Birthright Israel alumna Abby Fish, who shared how her experience in a bomb shelter on Shabbat became a turning point in her Jewish identity. Elias Saratovsky, our President & CEO,...

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